words and expressions used in a particular profession or by a particular group of people, which are difficult for other people to understand - often used to show disapproval

Special words or expressions that are used by a particular group and are difficult for others to understand.

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Special words that are used by a particular group and difficult for others to understand

Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

language or words that are colloquial are used mainly in informal conversations rather than in writing or formal speech

very informal, sometimes offensive, language that is used especially by people who belong to a particular group, such as young people or criminals.

Slang

Slang

Slang is an informal or a casual type of language that is playful and trendy or used by a particular. Group of people.

Vernacular

A type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.

a polite word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one to avoid shocking or upsetting someone

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Euphemism is a polite, vague word or phrase that is used in place of word or phrase that might be considered offensive,harsh, unpleasant or inappropriate to say.

A mild or pleasant word or phrase to say something in indirect way.

A mild or indirect word of expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

a custom that says you must avoid a particular activity or subject, either because it is considered offensive or because your religion does not allow it

Prohibited or restricted by social custom.

Not acceptable to talk about or do.

A social or religious custom prohibiting or forbidding discussion of a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place , or thing.

if two situations, ideas etc are intertwined, they are closely related to each other

Twisted or twined together; closely connected in a way that cannot easily be separated.

Twist or twine together.

a group of words that has a special meaning that is different from the ordinary meaning of each separate word. For example, 'under the weather' is an idiom meaning 'ill'.

A group of words whose meaning cannot be predicted from the meanings of the constituent words. The usual way in which the words of a particular language are joined together to express thought.

A form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that used some of its own words, grammar, and pronunciation.

A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

a small group of people involved in an organization or activity who like the same things and are friendly with each other, but do not want other people to join them

A group of people united by common beliefs, attitudes, or interests and usually excluding outsiders; a clique.

An exclusive, typically small, group of people with a shared interest.

An exclusive, typically small , group of people with a shared interest or identity.

if a part of the body atrophies or is atrophied, it becomes weak because of lack of use or lack of blood.

Weakening, loss, wasting away, break-down or growth halt of something such as a body, plant, person, place or thing.

The process of atrophying or state of having atrophied.

Gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor due to the degradation of cells , or become vestigial during evolution.

a form of written language as used in text messages and other digital communications, characterized by many abbreviations and typically not following standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.

SMS language. Use SMS language in speak.

A shortened form of a word or phrase , such as jan. for January

the literal meaning of a word or expression is its basic or original meaning

Translation that requires or strictly follows the exact words; following or representing the exact words of the original; word-for-word: a literal translation.

Involving the usual meaning of a word.

Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

a figurative word or phrase is used in a different way from its usual meaning, to give you a particular idea or picture in your mind.

Representing by means of a figure, symbol, or likeness; metaphorical, involving a figure of speech.

Use the word in different meaning from the basic meaning

Departing from a literal use of words.

Words or expressions used in ordinary language by common people.

Not formal

A word or phrase that is not formal or literary , typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.